Associations to the word «Posit»

Wiktionary

POSIT, noun. Something that is posited; a postulate.
POSIT, noun. (aviation) Abbreviation of position.
POSIT, verb. Assume the existence of; to postulate.
POSIT, verb. Propose for consideration or study; to suggest.
POSIT, verb. Put (something somewhere) firmly.

Dictionary definition

POSIT, noun. (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning.
POSIT, verb. Put (something somewhere) firmly; "She posited her hand on his shoulder"; "deposit the suitcase on the bench"; "fix your eyes on this spot".
POSIT, verb. Put before; "I submit to you that the accused is guilty".
POSIT, verb. Take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; "He posited three basic laws of nature".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley